dimeric

8.1

Having two similar parts joined together, often in proteins

adjective
/daɪˈmɛrɪk/

Specialized

: dimérico

In the study of cell biology, a dimeric structure often refers to two similar molecules linked together.
dimeric MPO
monomeric and dimeric

Examples

IL-12, a dimeric cytokine composed of the subunits p40 and p35, plays a critical role in the differentiation of Th1 cells.

Blog text (17)
And what happens is that PDGF, which for example can be itself a dimer, it's can be a dimeric growth factor.
As a dimeric IN species is required for 3'-processing, the strand transfer step calls for a tetrameric IN arrangement.

Blog text (19)
MDH is a dimeric enzyme comprising cytosolic (s-MDH) and mitochondrial (m-MDH) subunits.

Academic text (2013)
The dimeric protein consists of two identical subunits that work together to function effectively.
The scientist explained that the dimeric form of the enzyme is more active than its monomeric counterpart.

How Many Parts

octuple

1 7.7

hexameric

Specialized

9.0

pentamerous

Specialized

9.9

tetrameric

Specialized

9.2

trimeric

Specialized

9.5

dimeric

Specialized

8.1

monomeric

Specialized

8.5

Surface Forms

dimeric positive

Morphology

dimeric = dimer (semi-transparent) = dimer + ic

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to the technical noun 'dimer'; the derivation is clear if the learner knows the noun, but 'dimer' is domain-specific.

Etymology

The word dimeric comes from the parts di- meaning 'two' and -mer meaning 'part', the same di- you see in dioxide and the -mer you see in polymer. So dimeric means made of two similar parts joined together, like two protein pieces connected as one.